Demographic crisis in Asia

Cherian: A stop-gap solution is to upskill the elderly, keep them healthy and allow them to work longer.

THE world is getting older. With declining fertility rates, many countries in the world are faced with an ageing society and slowing population growth, and in some cases, shrinking demographics.

This trend, spurred by various factors such as lifestyle choices and education levels, is particularly prevalent in advanced as well as major economies in Asia.